What’s Yalova

It is a beautiful city in the Marmara region of Anatolia with green plateaus, agricultural areas and spas. Yalova is best known for its hot springs in Termal, horticulture, lush greenery and moderate weather of a coastal city. Yalova is also the best city for water sports and long walks along the seaside or in the forest.

Where is Yalova

Yalova is 60 minutes away from Istanbul by car, and 80 minutes away by ferry. It’s strategically located south of Istanbul overlooking The Marmara Sea. Yalova is close to a lot of tourist locations such as Bursa, Termal & Uludag and Istanbul.

The Taste of Yalova

WHAT CAN YOU DO IN YALOVA

Water Sports

Rafting

Canoeing

River kayaking

Water skiing

Hot springs (Termal)

Cinarcik beach

Mountain Sports

Hiking

Trekking

Riverside camping

Ice skiing (in Bursa only 40 minutes away)

Horticulture

Yalova is known for its flower and garden landscaping
Karaca Arboretum is a museum of plants, of 13.5 hectares of land, holding roughly 7000 different species of trees, plants, and flowers.
Yalova also exports flowers, vegetables, and fruits to the nearby cities such as Istanbul.

Museums

Ataturk house
the open air museum, which celebrates 600 years of history including Romans, Byzantines, Ottoman eras. the artifacts are scattered throughout a green area in the heart of the city center.